Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers are among the Premier League bosses to praise Burnley shot-stopper Nick Pope ahead of a proposed move to St. James' Park. The Magpies are closing in on an £8-10 million move for the England international, with the 30-year-old eyeing a spot in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad this winter.
Southgate has already made his stance on goalkeepers clear a fter Sam Johnstone was excluded in favour of Pope earlier this year. However, with the two goalkeepers going in opposite directions after Johnstone's move to Crystal Palace, pressure is mounting on Pope to force a move back to the Premier League.
On his day, Pope is unquestionably one of the best shot stoppers in the Premier League, but Burnley's struggles in front of goal meant the Clarets would drop down to the second tier of English football. The Three Lions keeper has made the headlines on a number of occasions for his stellar performances during his time at Turf Moor.
